The Bridges means business: why the Suitability and Smartworks event is helping boost Sunderland
Sunderland is moving towards a brighter, more employable future with the help of The Bridges and their events during Sunderland Business week. The pop-up store with Suitability and Smartworks offers workwear to prepare for an interview. Speaking with The Bridges PR Director,
The double denim decade: Sunderland fashion design students showcase new exhibition
Colour coordinate your double denim this season and go behind the scenes of designing denim garments with a brand-new exhibition; designed and curated by University of Sunderland Fashion Design and Promotion students. A preview of the garments featured in the exhibition Photo
Transitional wardrobe essentials you need this autumn
Dressing this time of year can be a struggle but, if you add the right pieces to your wardrobe, including knitwear and a staple black jacket, you will find autumn dressing a breeze. A faux leather biker jacket is an all-year-round
Get the Spark look with BBC Radio 1 presenter Jordan North
He is a radio boy through and through and his fashion sense speaks for it too. BBC Radio 1 presenter and former Spark presenter Jordan North opened up the new Spark Studio 5 in style with a colour coordinated outfit
Back to nature
Allow room to reborn from last years weight holding you back. Connect to nature and spirituality as a form of escapism from life in lockdown. Features include layered and woven details as well as nature-infused colours. Photography and Styling by
‘I love my job, but I used to go home crying knowing that I would be made redundant’
Benefit brow expert, Elle Applegarth, 21, tells us what shaping eyebrows means to her and how the pandemic is threatening her job. Elle Applegarth had just got back home in Washington after a day at work right after the non-essential shops
The Bridges explains their difficulties around Covid-19 after recent re-opening
Fashion North’s Anna Oxborough talks to the Bridges about their recent re-opening and the difficulties they have faced around Covid19. The Bridges has opened its doors once again after the month long lockdown that was implemented on November 5. The lockdown
How has Coronavirus affected Charity shops and how can you help them during this difficult time?
This year has been a little bit tough for everyone. The difficult times are leaving independent businesses and shops and its employees struggling, a lot of them lost their jobs or have to do their jobs on a part-time basis
Sunderland businesses announce collaboration to help environment by giving old furniture new life
Two independent Sunderland businesses, Harrison and Brown and Andyman Upcycling, have announced the launch of their collaboration to cut down on the amount of wasted furniture. Mandy Brown, owner of Harrison and Brown, sells new furniture and contacted Andy Buddin, owner
How to perfect nail art in lockdown with exclusive tips from Sunderland nail technician
Nail art is one of the most expressive, experimental, and exciting facets of the beauty world. The latest beauty trend we love at Fashion North is 'barely there' nails. This includes delicate brushstrokes that could easily be mistaken as a
Emeli Sandé launches fashion collection: our edit
Multi-platinum singer and songwriter Emeli Sandé has many strings to her bow. She has a MBE and is also the chancellor of the University of Sunderland, home of Fashion North! Now, to celebrate the release of her latest single ‘More of
Inside the Headlock Vintage Clothing Sale at Northumbria University
Fashion North visits Northumbria University for an inside look at the Headlock Vintage Clothes Sale. Every year, Headlock Vintage partner with local universities to host their vintage clothes sale providing 90s style clothing gems from big brand names including Adidas, Tommy